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Home • Met Gala

Rita Ora Hangs Out with Beyoncé at Met Gala, Letting the World Know She's Not 'Becky with the Good Hair'

The BeyHive has accused Rita Ora of being the "Becky with the good hair" that Beyonce sings about in "Sorry."
Rita Ora Wants You To Know She's Not Becky With The Good Hair
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By Sydney Scott · Updated October 27, 2020
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Could Rita Ora be campaigning to prove she’s not “Becky with the good hair”?
Rita Ora Says She’s Not ‘Becky with the Good Hair’ Either

Last night, Ora attended the Met Gala, rocking a gorgeous Vera Wang gown. Beyoncé was also there, sans hubby Jay Z, and the two hung out and had a grand old time.
Rachel Roy Releases Statement, Isn’t ‘Becky with the Good Hair’

In a move that’s surely meant to convince the BeyHive that she is not Becky, Rita Snapchatted a pic of the two with the caption, “Family.” So, maybe now it’s safe to assume that Rita really isn’t Becky. Or, maybe, it really just doesn’t matter.

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